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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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